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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,066.66, 5,611.84 and 2,274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,066.66, 5,611.84 and 2,274.13 is: 3,138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,066.66 : 5,611.84 = 2,274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,066.66/5,611.84 = 2,274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,066.66x = 5,611.84 × 2,274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,066.66x = 12,762,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762,053.70/4,066.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.22

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